Glaziers

Glaziers score 8 out of 100, which is low exposure to AI. That ranks #772 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 27 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 0 on its own and 5 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 1 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

8/ 100

Low

Rank: #772of 923 jobs
US workers: 58,480BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $57,080a year
In real AI use: 1 of 27tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 5 (19%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 22 (81%)

Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Confer with customers to determine project requirements or to provide cost estimates.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Create patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting, or painting designs.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on rack edges or against cutting tables and brushing thin layer of oil along cutting lines or dipping cutting tools in oil.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Grind or polish glass, smoothing edges when necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Move furniture to clear work sites and cover floors or furnishings with drop cloths.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Cut, assemble, fit, or attach metal-framed glass enclosures for showers, bathtubs, display cases, skylights, solariums, or other structures.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Load and arrange glass or mirrors onto delivery trucks, using suction cups or cranes to lift glass.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds and trim excess material with glazing knives.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Score glass with cutters' wheels, breaking off excess glass by hand or with notched tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Secure mirrors in position, using mastic cement, putty, bolts, or screws.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Assemble, erect, or dismantle scaffolds, rigging, or hoisting equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Select the type or color of glass or mirror according to specifications.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Assemble and cement sections of stained glass together.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Measure, cut, fit, and press anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about glaziers and AI

Will AI replace glaziers?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Glaziers score 8 out of 100 (low exposure), #772 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 5 of the job's 27 tasks, 0 of them on its own, while 22 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which glaziers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines"; "Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required"; "Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures".

Which glaziers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing"; "Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels"; "Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 27 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as glaziers, and what do they earn?

About 58,480 people in the US, with median pay of $57,080 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.